iPhone 5s – Replacing the iSight camera
Duration: 30 min.
Steps: 10 Steps
Welcome to the fun world of DIY repairs! In this guide, we're here to help you swap out that shy rear camera on your iPhone 5s. If your camera is feeling a bit under the weather—maybe it’s not working, your photos are coming out blurry, or it just won’t focus—then you’re in the right place! Let’s get your iPhone back to snapping those crystal-clear shots in no time. Ready? Let’s dive in!
Step 1
- Grab your trusty pentalobe screwdriver to get that iPhone 5s open!
- Next up, it's time to remove the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure. You’ll find them snugly positioned on either side of the Lightning connector. Be sure to pop those screws into the same compartment of your organizer tray. We're talking about 2 x 4.0 mm pentalobe screws, so keep them safe!
Step 2
Lift that display gently, folks! Keep it under two centimeters to prevent any mishaps with the Home button cable hiding underneath. We want to keep everything intact and happy!
- Place your iPhone 5s on a soft and clean surface—let's keep that back scratch-free!
- To lift the front panel, grab a suction cup and a hard plastic pick. If your screen is looking a bit worse for wear, cover it with some packing tape to keep things tidy.
- Position the suction cup over the Home button (if you can) or right next to it (check out figure 1). While gently pulling up on the screen with the suction cup, slide the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display frame. Give that aluminum frame a little push down, and use the pick to lift the screen (see figure 2). This might take a few tries, so don’t sweat it!
- Once you can lift the screen a few millimeters (see figure 3), carefully work your way around the edges until it’s loosened up on both sides (see figure 4).
Step 3
If the display is disconnected, just give it a gentle nudge! Keep that lift under two centimeters to avoid any drama with the Home button cable chilling underneath. We want to keep everything cozy and intact!
- Start by removing the shiny silver cover over the Home button connector. Just slide the pointed tip of your spudger gently beneath the cover and lift it out like a champ (check out figure 1 for a visual!).
- Next up, it's time to disconnect the contact from the connector. Use your trusty laboratory spatula or spudger to carefully pull it off. You've got this!
- With the cable now disconnected, you can lift the display at the Home button. Just a heads up—the LCD/touchscreen cables are still attached to the logic board, so hang tight for the next step!
Step 4
- First, let's tackle those four Phillips screws on the shiny silver cover (check out figure 1 for guidance). Make sure to stash those screws in the same compartment of your organizer tray—trust us, you'll thank yourself later! Once they're out, gently lift that cover off.
- Now, it's time to disconnect three connectors (see figure 2). Be super gentle here! Just take the pointed tip of your spudger and slide it ever so slightly below the contact, then lift it up like a pro. You're disconnecting the Touchscreen, LCD, and the Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone. You've got this!
Step 5
- First, let's free that camera! It's snugly held in place by a rubber strap for stability. Slide your trusty laboratory spatula or a pair of tweezers underneath that strap and gently lift it away to reveal the camera (check out figure 1 for a visual!).
- Next up, it's time to disconnect the connector. Just place the pointed tip of your spudger slightly below the contact and give it a little lift (see figure 2). You've got this!
- Finally, gently lift the camera out of your phone (see figure 3). You're doing great!
Step 6
- Time to reconnect that camera (check out figure 1) and reattach the rubber strap! Just make sure that strap sits snugly on the side, right below the clip (see figure 2). You're almost there!
Step 7
Hey there! If those connectors are feeling a bit shy and aren't snugly connected, you might see some funky stripes on your display or find that parts of the touchscreen are just not in the mood to work. Let’s make sure everything’s connected right and ready to roll!
- Reconnect those connectors (check out figure 1). Sometimes the touchscreen connector likes to play hide and seek when you connect the LCD connector. We're talking about the Touchscreen, LCD, Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone!
- Once everything is snugly connected, fire up your iPhone! Give the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera, and earpiece a quick test. If things aren’t connected just right, you might see some funky stripes on the display or the touchscreen might decide to take a break.
- Now, let’s get that cover back on and screw it into place (see figure 2). You’ll need 1 x 1.7 mm Phillips screw (not magnetic), 2 x 1.2 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 1.7 mm Phillips screw (magnetic).
Step 8
- Alright, this step might require a bit of finesse! Grab your trusty tweezers or spudger to help position that cable set connector just right. Once it's in place, gently press it onto the connection with the spudger (check out figure 1 for a visual!).
- If everything looks good and the connector is seated properly, it's time to cover it up! Use those tweezers to help place the silver cover over the connector (see figure 2). Then, with the spudger, give it a gentle press until you hear that satisfying little click (see figure 3). You're doing awesome!
Step 9
- Now, let's gently fold down that screen like a pro! Make sure the upper edge, where those sneaky cables are, clicks into place just right. Once that’s done, give the screen a little nudge toward the Home button until it fits snugly in the frame. You're almost there!
Step 10
- Alright, time to get those two pentalobe screws back in at the bottom of the enclosure! You’ll find these little guys snugly nestled on either side of the Lightning connector. Remember, we’re talking about 2 x 4.0 mm pentalobe screws here, so make sure they find their way home safely!
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